Channa argus
Channa argus
(Northern Snakehead)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID2204
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionAt the present level of co-occurrence, a model predicts only a 3.8% reduction in largemouth bass due to comeptition with northern snakehead. However, as co-occurrence was increased in the model, so did the reduction in largemouth bass by 35% in the set parameters.
Reference32206
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationMid-Atlantic states, lower Mississippi River basin

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